Gilpin County Undivided High School is located on Highway 119 in Black Hawk, Colorado, United States. It is a Kâ12 school and the only public school in Gilpin County School District RE-1.
Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilpin County Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilpin County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gilpin County Elementary School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gilpin County Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilpin County Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Hispanic
17%
37%
White
74%
49%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilpin County Elementary School's ranking?
Gilpin County Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gilpin County Elementary School?
192 students attend Gilpin County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gilpin County Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilpin County Elementary School?
Gilpin County Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gilpin County Elementary School offer ?
Gilpin County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilpin County Elementary School part of?
Gilpin County Elementary School is part of Gilpin County School District No. Re-1.
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